eliminación de residuos
/eliminaθjon de ɾesidwos/from spelling rules
The English phrase waste disposal is translated into Spanish as eliminación de residuos.
eliminación de residuos is the phrase used for waste disposal. You may also encounter gestión de residuos, which is a common alternative used when referring to the broader process of waste management.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase eliminación de residuos is composed of eliminación (elimination/removal), de (of) and residuos (waste/residues).
How do you pronounce it?
/eliminaθjon de ɾesidwos/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the phrase punto limpio describes the specific physical location for the eliminación de residuos that cannot be thrown in standard home bins, such as batteries or oil.
- The word residuos comes from the Latin verb 'residere', which means 'to remain' or 'to stay behind', describing waste as the part of a process that stays after everything else is gone.
- In Latin America, you might hear botadero to describe an informal or illegal site for eliminación de residuos, whereas relleno sanitario is the term for a legal landfill.
Examples in context
- La eliminación de residuos es un desafío medioambiental globalWaste disposal is a global environmental challenge
- No te olvides de tirar la basura antes de salirDon't forget to throw away the trash before you leave
- Es importante botar la basura en el contenedor adecuadoIt is important to throw away the trash in the proper container
- Tenemos que deshacernos de los desechos de manera responsableWe need to get rid of waste responsibly
- La eliminación de residuos es gratuita hoy.Waste disposal is free today.
- Necesitamos un plan para la eliminación de residuos.We need a plan for waste disposal.
- La eliminación de residuos químicos es muy compleja.The disposal of chemical waste is very complex.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing factory regulations at work.
- Daniel¿Conoces la nueva norma de eliminación de residuos?Do you know the new waste disposal regulation?
- SofíaSí, la leí esta mañana en el informe.Yes, I read it this morning in the report.
- DanielEs fundamental para nuestra empresa.It is fundamental for our company.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel, debemos cumplirla.You are right, Daniel, we must comply with it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
